en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) will host a free webinar on June 17, 2026, titled "9 Reasons to Specify QP for Civil Infrastructure Projects." Aimed at engineers, asset owners, consultants, contractors, and infrastructure professionals, the webinar is designed to help project owners and specifiers identify contractors with proven qualifications, reliable performance, and audited quality management systems.
As infrastructure owners increasingly seek to extend asset life, reduce maintenance costs, and minimize project risks, contractor qualification has become a critical factor in successful project delivery. The performance of civil infrastructure coating projects heavily depends on contractor execution; improper surface preparation, coating application, or quality control can lead to premature coating failure, higher maintenance costs, and shortened asset life. The AMPP Quality Program (QP) initiative is a certification scheme that evaluates contractors against established requirements for quality management, technical capability, and operational performance, helping owners and specifiers make more informed decisions.
The webinar will be presented by Ernst Toussaint, AMPP Vice President of Civil Infrastructure, and Nicole Iorfido, AMPP Senior Manager of Certification Programs and Operations. Toussaint leads AMPP's global civil infrastructure initiatives, collaborating with asset owners, contractors, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies to advance corrosion control and asset reliability in critical infrastructure sectors.
Toussaint noted that asset owners face pressure to maximize infrastructure performance amid risk management and limited resources. Specifying QP-qualified contractors ensures that coating work is performed by organizations demonstrating a commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement—a proven method for improving project outcomes and protecting critical infrastructure investments. The webinar will cover how QP helps ensure bids from qualified and competitive contractors, reduces project risk through contractor verification and independent audits, and why audited contractors deliver higher-quality results. Additionally, the session will address how QP streamlines contractor evaluation and selection processes, and the role of proper coating application in extending asset life and reducing lifecycle costs.
The webinar will also explore key benefits of specifying QP-qualified contractors, including verified contractor performance, annual audits to maintain quality standards, and a trusted contractor evaluation framework. These services are completely free for asset or facility owners. Registration is open to all industry professionals, and the event will take place on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, lasting 60 minutes.
Founded in 2021, AMPP is a global organization dedicated to asset protection and the performance of industrial and natural materials, bringing together nearly 150 years of combined expertise from its predecessor organizations. Serving over 41,000 members in more than 150 countries, AMPP provides innovative standards, certifications, training, and resources. Headquartered in the United States, AMPP has offices in Houston and Pittsburgh, as well as regional offices in Brazil, Canada, China, Dubai (training center), Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, and the United Kingdom.
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